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From: Perlas ng Silanganan
Bikes: Custom Knolly Chilcotin Limited Edition Orange, Dartmoor Wish, KHS 7500, Custom built Specialized Camber, S-Works Road, Cannondale Trail mtb, Polini MTB
aluminum is stiffer than steel.. You will feel the difference when you test ride aluminum bikes..
The carbon fork dampens shock at the front end.. But you will still feel the pain at the rear.. If you compare the ride factor(comfort), steel is relatively better than aluminum..
But because aluminum has less flex, transmission of power is outstanding.. So it will, theoritically, be faster..
Either way, the carbon fork helps with comfort..